Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu-2009

Human cases of non-seasonal Influenza A (H1N1) 'swine flu' resulting from human to human transmission was identified in Mexico, in June 2009 with subsequent spread to many other countries.

The Ministry of Health is closely following international developments, and advice from the World Health Organization (WHO). CIMS is being used to manage this emergency across agencies.

Those wanting to keep up to date with the development of this flu can access the Ministry of Health's Website for the latest updates.

Members of the public with concerns should in the first instance call Healthline 0800 611 116.

Code White is information/advisory only, used in the planning stages of pandemic preparedness and for notification to the health sector of areas of concern overseas.

Code Yellow is a standby phase, used to alert the health sector when there has been a significant development in the virus overseas, or single isolated cases in New Zealand.

Code Red is the response phase, used to alert the health sector that they should activate their response plans.

View information on the alert status.

The Ministry of Health's Website provides information for the public, health professionals, educational institutions and the media, including resources and updates on the developing situation.

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